Effect of a very-low-calorie diet on in vitro fertilization outcomes

Fertil Steril. 2006 Jul;86(1):227-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.12.041. Epub 2006 Jun 5.

Abstract

A low-calorie diet in a group of overweight or obese patients for a short period before and during IVF results in variable tolerance to the dietary regime and an unsatisfactory IVF outcome.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Body Mass Index*
  • Caloric Restriction / methods*
  • Cohort Studies
  • Diet, Reducing
  • Energy Intake
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro*
  • Humans
  • Infertility / complications
  • Infertility / therapy*
  • Obesity / complications
  • Obesity / diet therapy*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome*
  • Statistics as Topic
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Weight Loss*